"Because what the hell is the girls' equivalent? ... What's like a generalized obsession that all women have, that all men hate? Doofuses in the comments are going to be like, 'This is like women with reality TV.' I'll stop you right there. Reality TV is not like golf in that it doesn't usually take all day ... it doesn't cost so much money. I guess it is like golf in that involves just fucking off and doing whatever."
"She continues, "The reason I even bring this up is, A: every couple I know fights about golf. Why? I just don't get ... Why? Is he going pro? Do I just go around and do some dumb fucking activity that I'm not very good at that costs a million dollars whenever the hell I want if I have kids?""
"On TikTok, the amount of wives I've seen just being like, 'That feeling when you married a golfer!' You didn't marry a golfer. If you were married to a golfer, you'd be richer. Married a guy with a fucking hobby that for some reason, culturally gets to prioritize it. It's so weird. I guess the only option is, we have to take up go"
A sizeable number of women describe husbands who spend entire weekends golfing, playing mediocre rounds and drinking with friends while partners care for children. The activity commonly consumes four to eight hours a day, draws significant expense, and is culturally permitted to take priority over family time. Many couples experience repeated fights about golf because partners question its justification and inequitable prioritization. Comparisons to other pastimes like reality television fall short because golf often requires more time and money. Online communities on TikTok commonly showcase wives sharing frustration and incredulity about the imbalance.
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